The Giants have the momentum. The Cardinals have last October to draw on. Both teams have their best starting pitchers rested and ready.

So who wins Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Monday night? Who knows? But we know these five things are sure to happen.

1. One team’s impressive streak will end

Bruce Bochy calls character the key to his team’s resilience. Mike Matheny points to his team’s experience. Whatever the reason, winning elimination games is nothing new for either club. The Giants have won five consecutive win-or-go-home games this post-season; the Cardinals have won six in a row going back to last October. Only one will take its streak into the World Series.

2. Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse will not walk five Giants

That Lohse walked five—his season-high—in Game 3 had as much to do with the Giants’ approach as his lack of command. Lohse was prepared for Giants hitters to be aggressive but they waited him out. Lohse knows he has to adjust and not be as fine. His command was his No. 1 strength all season, and a very good season it was: 16-3 with a 2.86 ERA. He will not let the Giants beat him with walks in Game 7.

3. A starter will pitch in relief

Even the Cardinals’ rookie manager Matheny, who tends to overly trust his starting pitchers, will have his quick hook ready. As long as the game stays close, whenever a pitcher allows two hitters to reach in an inning, his bullpen will get busy. Both teams are stocked with well-rested arms, too. The Cardinals can call on Adam Wainwright, who knows about relieving in the post-season. The Giants have at least two of their starters ready if Matt Cain falters—Tim Lincecum and Madison Bumgarner.

4. Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro will not strike out

There’s a 96 percent chance he won’t, anyway. Scutaro has struck out once in 25 plate appearances this series, against Edward Mujica in the first game. Scutaro not only has been making contact but solid contact. He leads both teams in runs (5), hits (11) and batting average (.458). He had two hits off of Lohse in Game 3.

5. AT&T Park will be rocking

Don’t let its serene setting by San Francisco Bay fool you. Giants fans are as raucous as any team’s. They show up, too. The Giants have sold out 165 consecutive regular-season games, the second-longest streak only to the Red Sox. The Giants have a chance to clinch their first postseason series victory at home since they beat the Cardinals in the 2002 NLCS. The fans will be ready.